Feds: LA train engineer intentionally derailed locomotive near docked Navy hospital ship
LOS ANGELES — A train engineer intentionally drove a speeding locomotive off a track at the Port of Los Angeles because he was suspicious about the presence of a Navy hospital ship docked there amid the coronovirus crisis, federal prosecutors said Wednesday, April 1.The locomotive crashed through a series of barriers and fences before coming to rest more than 250 yards (228 meters) from the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Mercy on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a release.Nobody was hurt.Eduardo Moreno, 44, was charged with one count of train wrecking, prosecutors said.
LOS ANGELES — A train engineer intentionally drove a speeding locomotive off a track at the Port of Los Angeles because he was suspicious about the presence of a Navy hospital ship docked there amid the coronovirus crisis, federal prosecutors said Wednesday, April 1.The locomotive crashed through a series of barriers and fences before coming to rest more than 250 yards (228 meters) from the U.S. Navy Hospital Ship Mercy on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a release.Nobody was hurt.Eduardo Moreno, 44, was charged with one count of train wrecking, prosecutors said.
Federal judge signals he won't postpone Wisconsin election; Evers deploys National Guard to help
MADISON -- A federal judge signaled Wednesday, April 1 that he won't postpone or make any major changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to alleviate concerns that voters and poll workers could contract the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Conley told attorneys for the Democratic National Committee and a host of liberal-leaning groups that they haven't shown how the pandemic has truly hampered people's voting rights.
MADISON -- A federal judge signaled Wednesday, April 1 that he won't postpone or make any major changes to Wisconsin's presidential primary to alleviate concerns that voters and poll workers could contract the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Conley told attorneys for the Democratic National Committee and a host of liberal-leaning groups that they haven't shown how the pandemic has truly hampered people's voting rights.
Grand Canyon National Park closed; positive case of COVID-19 confirmed
PHOENIX -- Officials with the National Park Service announced Wednesday, April 1 the closure of Grand Canyon National Parkuntil further notice.In a statement, National Park Service officials said they received a letter on Wednesday from Coconino County officials, recommending the national park be closed completely.On Tuesday, March 31, a confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported at the Grand Canyon.
PHOENIX -- Officials with the National Park Service announced Wednesday, April 1 the closure of Grand Canyon National Parkuntil further notice.In a statement, National Park Service officials said they received a letter on Wednesday from Coconino County officials, recommending the national park be closed completely.On Tuesday, March 31, a confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported at the Grand Canyon.
'Grandpa Bill’s pretty hardcore:' Veteran, 95, who lived through Great Depression, WWII, beat COVID-19
SALEM, Ore. -- A 95-year-old veteran who lived through the Great Depression and World War II beat the coronavirus.Bill Kelly of Oregon, already facing underlying medical conditions, including kidney disease, a congenital heart condition and high blood pressure, is recovering at home, The Oregonian reported.“Grandpa Bill’s pretty hardcore,” his granddaughter, Rose Ayers-Etherington, 41, told the newspaper.In a Facebook post, Ayers-Etherington revealed her grandfather’s diagnosis but added he was “kicking it in the butt.”“In his words, ‘I survived the foxholes of Guam.
SALEM, Ore. -- A 95-year-old veteran who lived through the Great Depression and World War II beat the coronavirus.Bill Kelly of Oregon, already facing underlying medical conditions, including kidney disease, a congenital heart condition and high blood pressure, is recovering at home, The Oregonian reported.“Grandpa Bill’s pretty hardcore,” his granddaughter, Rose Ayers-Etherington, 41, told the newspaper.In a Facebook post, Ayers-Etherington revealed her grandfather’s diagnosis but added he was “kicking it in the butt.”“In his words, ‘I survived the foxholes of Guam.
Health care worker provides tips to cope with stress, 'complete upheaval' of COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- To try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, people are told to stay at home.
MILWAUKEE -- To try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, people are told to stay at home.
Internet interruptions create hurdle for teachers, students working from home: 'It's sad'
GLENDALE -- Teachers have traded their whiteboards for Zoom conferences as they host lessons from home, but one teacher says her classes were constantly being interrupted -- by slow internet.There's music in Beth Woodward's orchestra classroom at Glen Hills Middle School, but no students.
GLENDALE -- Teachers have traded their whiteboards for Zoom conferences as they host lessons from home, but one teacher says her classes were constantly being interrupted -- by slow internet.There's music in Beth Woodward's orchestra classroom at Glen Hills Middle School, but no students.
Oconto County health officials issue travel advisory: People should not visit seasonal homes
OCONTO COUNTY -- Officials with the Oconto County Health Department on Wednesday, April 1 announced a travel ban as a result of the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus -- asking that people with second/seasonal homes in the county refrain from visiting.This, due to the limited health care infrastructure available within the county and increased risk of community-to-community spread.Health officials asked that people who have seasonal homes stay at your winter homes.
OCONTO COUNTY -- Officials with the Oconto County Health Department on Wednesday, April 1 announced a travel ban as a result of the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus -- asking that people with second/seasonal homes in the county refrain from visiting.This, due to the limited health care infrastructure available within the county and increased risk of community-to-community spread.Health officials asked that people who have seasonal homes stay at your winter homes.
Gov. Tony Evers deploys National Guard to help at polls
MADISON -- Wisconsin's governor said Wednesday, April 1 that he will use National Guard soldiers to staff undermanned polling sites in next week's presidential primary.Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joined others who have called for the state to postpone the election.Local election clerks across the state say poll workers are quitting in droves out of fears of contracting the coronavirus during Tuesday's election, which also features a state Supreme Court race and hundreds of local races.
MADISON -- Wisconsin's governor said Wednesday, April 1 that he will use National Guard soldiers to staff undermanned polling sites in next week's presidential primary.Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders joined others who have called for the state to postpone the election.Local election clerks across the state say poll workers are quitting in droves out of fears of contracting the coronavirus during Tuesday's election, which also features a state Supreme Court race and hundreds of local races.
Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee Memorial Day parade has been canceled.Originally scheduled for Monday, May 25, the parade would have been the 155th.Those who made donations will have checks returned as soon as possible, according to Memorial Day Parade Chair Karen Armstrong: "We regret that this decision had to be made, but the safety of everyone that would be participating in this year's parade is our number one priority."
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee Memorial Day parade has been canceled.Originally scheduled for Monday, May 25, the parade would have been the 155th.Those who made donations will have checks returned as soon as possible, according to Memorial Day Parade Chair Karen Armstrong: "We regret that this decision had to be made, but the safety of everyone that would be participating in this year's parade is our number one priority."
Health officials report COVID-19 outbreak at Sheboygan nursing facility; 1 dead
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- Officials with the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health on Wednesday, April 1 reported a COVID-19 outbreak at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Health officials said on Tuesday, March 31, they were notified that an employee and resident tested positive.On Wednesday, April 1, they received notification that two other residents were positive for COVID-19, and one died.The patients who tested positive were placed in isolation and were being closely monitored, health officials said.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY -- Officials with the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health on Wednesday, April 1 reported a COVID-19 outbreak at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Health officials said on Tuesday, March 31, they were notified that an employee and resident tested positive.On Wednesday, April 1, they received notification that two other residents were positive for COVID-19, and one died.The patients who tested positive were placed in isolation and were being closely monitored, health officials said.
Doctors in Texas among the physicians using plasma from COVID-19 patients to help those critically ill
FORT WORTH, Texas -- With COVID-19 hot spots flaring around the United States in places like New Orleans, Detroit and Southern California Wednesday, April 1, New York remained the hardest hit of them all, with bodies loaded onto refrigerated morgue trucks by gurney and forklift outside overwhelmed hospitals.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- With COVID-19 hot spots flaring around the United States in places like New Orleans, Detroit and Southern California Wednesday, April 1, New York remained the hardest hit of them all, with bodies loaded onto refrigerated morgue trucks by gurney and forklift outside overwhelmed hospitals.
California school district uses buses as Wi-Fi hotspots so kids can connect for e-learning
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Officials with the Kern High School District found a new way to provide internet access to students learning from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The district mobilized a fleet of school buses to act as WiFi hotspots on Tuesday, March 31.The buses are scheduled to stop at locations on a route for 30 minutes at a time.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Officials with the Kern High School District found a new way to provide internet access to students learning from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The district mobilized a fleet of school buses to act as WiFi hotspots on Tuesday, March 31.The buses are scheduled to stop at locations on a route for 30 minutes at a time.
Kroger announces 'Hero Bonus' for all hourly frontline workers
PHOENIX - Grocery store chain Kroger has announced all hourly frontline employees will be paid extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a statement released Tuesday night, March 31, all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates will be given a so-called "Hero Bonus," which is a $2 premium above their standard base pay rate.The bonus, according to the statement, will be applied to hours worked from March 29 to April 18.
PHOENIX - Grocery store chain Kroger has announced all hourly frontline employees will be paid extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a statement released Tuesday night, March 31, all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates will be given a so-called "Hero Bonus," which is a $2 premium above their standard base pay rate.The bonus, according to the statement, will be applied to hours worked from March 29 to April 18.
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Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A day of rest is in sight for retail employees working long hours during the coronavirus chaos.Several companies will be closed on Easter Sunday in order to give their workers a much deserved day off.Stores including Target, Trader Joe's and ALDI will not be open for business on April 12.On their website, Trader Joe's officials said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."Other companies such as Publix and Costco will also be closed, although it is a tradition for those stores.So if you're planning to fill up some Easter baskets, you better do it early.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A day of rest is in sight for retail employees working long hours during the coronavirus chaos.Several companies will be closed on Easter Sunday in order to give their workers a much deserved day off.Stores including Target, Trader Joe's and ALDI will not be open for business on April 12.On their website, Trader Joe's officials said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."Other companies such as Publix and Costco will also be closed, although it is a tradition for those stores.So if you're planning to fill up some Easter baskets, you better do it early.
DHS: 25% of Wisconsin COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized
MADISON -- One-quarter of Wisconsin’s confirmed COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized, based on new data reported by the state Department of Health Services for the first time Wednesday, April 1.The state had not reported any numbers on hospitalizations before Wednesday.
MADISON -- One-quarter of Wisconsin’s confirmed COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized, based on new data reported by the state Department of Health Services for the first time Wednesday, April 1.The state had not reported any numbers on hospitalizations before Wednesday.
Poll: Less than 1/2 of Americans approve of federal pandemic response
WASHINGTON — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life.
WASHINGTON — Americans give high marks to state and local governments for their handling of the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic that has swiftly remade everyday life.
5 more deaths due to COVID-19 in Milwaukee County bring total to 16; 34 statewide
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Wednesday, April 1 reported five additional deaths due to complications of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Wednesday, April 1 reported five additional deaths due to complications of COVID-19.
Wisconsin college student inspired to write 'Thanks to COVID-19,' a song that'll bring a smile to your face
STEVENS POINT -- The saying goes, "When you have lemons, you make lemonade." That is exactly what Wisconsin college student Emma Benzow did this week.Benzow is originally from Racine and currently attending school in Stevens Point.
STEVENS POINT -- The saying goes, "When you have lemons, you make lemonade." That is exactly what Wisconsin college student Emma Benzow did this week.Benzow is originally from Racine and currently attending school in Stevens Point.